Dog Health Questions: Any dog training proffessionals in ottawa region that come to your home to help train/behavoir of your dog?

I have two minature schauzers and they need help! I mean help they aren't bad dogs just they Jump alot! and i mean alot. And one is always nervous and bites sometimes. We heard things about Bark Busters that was good so we were thinking about them but we'd love to have Cesar Millan here but thats impossible but does anyone know any names of places or people who come to your home and help you with your dogs. The price is nt a major thing we just need help. SO please any names of proffesinals that come to your home or companies.
thank you in advance big points for the best answer!

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I would avoid ANY "franchise" so-called training companies......especially Fart Busters. A 30 second conversation with one of them should be enough to show you they are completely Nuts.

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• You can do a lot of this yourself with time an patience. There are many sites on line that will give you very good information and pointers. Here is one such site: http://www.freedogtrainingarticles.com/P… Your local library will also have dog training books. That is how I trained my two rescue dogs. One of the main things is to make sure you are using an assertive voice not a baby voice. You do not have to be mean and yell but you do have to establish your dominance. Time and lots of patience is key. Be assertive and not whimpy. Remember this is not your "baby" it is your pet. A well trained dog is a happy dog. A well trained dog makes a happy owner.

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Dog Health Questions: Need information on Dog Trainer in Southeast Kansas?

Looking for a dog trainer, mainly for manners. This is not my dog, but am the main caregiver as my son is away at college. I love the dog but is too aggressive towards other dogs and recently tried to bite an elderly man that stuck his arm over the fenced in yard. I don't want her to get in trouble and I don't want to ever be forced to put her to sleep. Does anyone know of a really good dog trainer? I don't want to spend lots of money and then find out they were no good. An open dog training class would be out of the question due to her current aggressiveness. I am currently living in Southeast Kansas so any where within 100 miles of that would work. thanks

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You can check out the

www.fearfuldogs.com

website. There is a link to certified trainers. This dog needs special work and attention. It´s problem may stem from a fear issue. Scared dogs often act aggressively. Do not use punishment, or use a trainer that advocates punishment with a dog like this. You need to change how the dog feels about the things it is aggressive toward. Punishing a dog does not make them more comfortable with these things and can make the behavior worse. This is not an easy problem to solve. The website listed also has a link to good books. Some to considerClick to Calm
Feisty Fido

You could also join the AGBEH group on yahoo. It deals specifically with this behavior. Read the posts and archives for good info.

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• Call the dog's vet and ask them if they can make a recommendation, tell them about the dog's behaviour and they might know of someone who can help. You can also contact your local breed club (ie. Cocker Spaniel Club of Kansas) and see if they have any recommendations.
  
  Short of getting recommendations from either one of those, check your yellow pages. This could take some time, but it is well worth it. Make a list of trainers that look good, start calling around, tell them about the problems, and see what they advise. You might want to do group obedience + private lessons with the same trainer, I've seen this work before with my trainer and some aggressive dogs. If you've got control of the dog on the leash, then group obedience is still a good option for socialization and basic manners. Add private lessons to the mix, and the trainer can further help you 1 on 1 to target the specific behaviours.
  
  Ask the trainers if you can come by and watch one of their classes, before you sign up with them (either for private or group class). Most good trainers will be more than happy to have you come and check out a class, before you make your decision and pay them big $! Take notes, talk to the trainers and other owners that you meet, see what they have to say about this person's methods and effectiveness.
  
  Good luck!


• GO to www.akc.org or www.ukcdogs.com. Check the club listings. The UKC clubs are listed under the "dog events" tab.
  Or go to the APDT website. You may find a local trainer in your area that will do 1 on 1 training. Or a canine behaviorist.

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Dog Health Questions: My friends dog, her family wants to get rid of her!?

she is a yorkie chihuahua mix she was supposed to be a teacup yorkie they say she is too aggressive, my friend doesn't care about her. her sister says she likes her but never pays her any attention. they never took the time to train her which is why she is so unmanageable and aggressive. she is about 2 years old and is spayed. im thinking about offering to train her so they will keep her. im thinking clicker training, i like a challenge and im not afraid of getting bit. i trained my sisters dog and she is really obedient but she was easy because she is a people pleaser. and she was a puppy. so should i offer or not bother? i watch a lot of dog training shows so i have some tips and i guess i can always come on here for advice, i mean its worth a shot isn't it? :) thanks

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If they cant be arsed to train THEIR dog, then why should YOU go to the trouble of training it so they can keep her??

Im sorry to be so blunt but if you did train her, and they kept her, would it really be worth it, if the poor thing will just get ignored still

I think she should be re-homed with someone who wants her, and will train her, and give her the attention she needs
She sounds like she would be in good hands with you, but i dont kow your situation, so it might not be an option. Im getting the impression she's being slightly neglected.

It think you should train her to a respectful level (Her aggresion would be much better if she respected you/them whoever) and then get her rehomed one way or another

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• I think it's worth a shot. It sounds like the dog just wasn't handled the right way. I do think though that if they truly don't care about her that she would be better off with someone else. I think you should see what you can do with her and even if the owners end up not wanting to keep her, it could make her prospects a lot better with more training. What have you got to lose? Do your best


• Any chance to save a dogs life and prevent it from being euthanized, thrown in a pound, or dumped on the side of the road is a worthwhile opportunity. I think it would be great if you were willing to help the poor pup...Then again, you can't really make that family actually care about their pet, trained or not. Good luck. :]


• i would sounds like a cute pup and that is better than having it put to sleep or put in a home who will possibly hurt em and if it donsne work out i would take her a one of thoose obedeince schools.GOOD LUCK


• Go for it! It'll be worth a try. I think YOU should take the dog if they do get rid of it, if you can. Clicker training is a good idea!


• Go 4 it!Maybe you can fix the dogs problem!We do not want anymore dogs in shelters/pounds or on the street!:]


• I think that's a really nice thing to do. You sound like a special person. While you have the dog or just train it, it would be nice to have one of them to watch you and learn. Give the dog allot of love and attention also.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

how can i train my dog to stop barking he is 4 years old and is a shi-tzu with short hair every time i let him out he barks at nothing and when my neighbore comes out he barks like hell so can someone plz tell me the easiest way to stop him barking plus no spray colloars plz because the last time i put it on him he didnt care

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Any training will require dedication and consistency. This is a very effective, easy and fun method> http://www.clickersolutions.com/articles…
But it won't be a magic fix.

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• I've got a five year old Lhasa Apso, so we're in a similar position with closely related dogs. Mine barks at the television - every time a dog is on - sheep - monkeys - cats - even animated cartoons of animals. She will go outside, she runs to the far side of the garden and barks, she comes in, she sits on the settee or by the front door (its glass) and barks at anyone walking past the top of our drive.
  I'm seriously thinking of just spraying her with water as a 'punishment' - I don't mean turning the hose pipe onto her, but just with a little plant spray for in the house.
  I blame my husband - he thought it was cute when she was a tiny puppy that she watched television and encouraged her to bark at the televison just to annoy the neighbours! but that's another story.
  let me know if you find the cure.

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Dog Health Questions: I am looking for a dog that will likely be a great fit for my home... but here's the catch:?

1) I live in an apt. so the dog MUST be 35 lbs. or less.
2) I have a daughter (age 5) who is very respectful of animals but I can not say the same for some of her cousins (although they try.)
3) I have allergies (I don't mind a small amount of shedding- but nothing outta control)
4) I am a single parent who goes to school full-time. The dog will spend Mon. through Fri. days with a dog sitter (who has several dogs, rabbits, cats, etc.) &/or at my brother's home (he has 2 acres- fenced property w/ 2 other dogs and MANY kids!)

I would love to rescue a dog, if possible. But, my concern is that you never know the history. My daughter & I had to "return" a dog that we had and LOVED for almost two years because it kept attacking other animals (randomly, unprovoked & didn't matter if she knew them or not.) The attacks were getting more and more frequent & more and more serious. After trying dog training, behavioral therapy, naturalistic methods, etc. etc. etc.... it pained me to do so but I no longer felt safe for her (the dog) to be around my daughter.

A lot- huh? I refuse to believe that there is not a dog out there that we can love and who can also meet our needs.

Any advice?

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If you really want to rescue a dog (which is awesome!), I think it might be more effective go to a shelter with an idea about what type of dog you don't want rather than a specific breed in mind.

That said, my boyfriend and I live in an apartment and have 2 miniature schnauzers (~18lbs). Many of the criteria you've listed match my dogs to a tee. I have allergies and my boyfriend and I have insane schedules that leave the dogs lounging about the house for 8+ most weekdays. While we don't have children, one of the dogs absolutely loves kids and the other can't stand them--it's all about socialization and exposure (the one that loves kids was around them a lot as a puppy and the other wasn't). So, I personally would recommend a miniature schnauzer, but then I'm biased so take it with a grain of salt.

No matter what breed you may go with, a good shelter should be able to tell you if a dog is good with children and other animals. It may just be easiest to go to your local shelter every couple of weeks until you find the dog that is best for you and your family.

Best of luck!

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• hi i believe the perfect dog is a dachshund (sauasage dogs) as many people call them , they arevery small. fit on your lap , very easy to train, dont bark , very playful, get on with every other animal, eat anythink and drink water. ive got a couple and ive got a daughter and one on the way and she plays with them , drags them on the floor and they just lick her and play. :) its so funny but lovely to watch. she been brought up with them. they are so much fun and there happy sleeping where ever you put them and love walks but loves rests. if your interested in them you could go onto this website and there are plenty. not expensive but watch out some people are charging daft prices .


• Well, since you live in a apartment, smaller dogs are good. Spaniels and dachshunds are good dogs to be with, playful and protective of the family. Poodles and shih-tzus are a big hairy and needs maintenance more than the usual small dogs.


• Wait a few years until you are out of school, and your daughter will be older and able to help out.
  In your situation, you cant even take the dog out without your daughter there.
  
  Either that, or get an older dog who is already trained as you will not have time to deal with a puppy.
  
  You are just setting your kid up for another heartbreak when you cant take care of him.

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Dog Health Questions: How much would you be willing to pay?

I know the economy sucks right now and everyone is tight on money, and I was just curious about dog training prices. Suppose you were interested in getting your dog trained (obedience), how much would you be willing to pay for in home training?? Would you want to pay by the hour, per visit, etc? If so please specify which one and how much?

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Depends on the quality of the trainer. If this is an excellent trainer with a good track record, I'd pay $50-70/hr for specialized competition obedience work. For just home problen solving (which I really don't need much) most likely $25-30/hr depending again on the quality of the trainer and the problem that needs to be solved.

I charge $25-30/hr for in home basic obedience and problem solving. that seems to be the going rate in this community.

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• Per hour: 8-13$
  Per visit: 20-45$


• just watch the dog whisper


• Personally I would train the dog myself, the only reason I would 'GOTO' dog training is to socialise the dog with other dogs, so I wouldn't ever request a home visit. Dog training lessons range from £1-£6 and home visits are anywhere between £10 upwards depending what the issue is.


• My friend is a dog trainer with his own facility, if he trains the dog for 2 weeks at his facility he charges $1500.00 for the two weeks but that includes boarding the dog. There's a dog training facility that offers obedience classes for $125.00 for six months. I'd pay that.

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Dog Health Questions: Anyone know of any good dog forums?

I'm looking for a fairly active online community with a forum/message board format where people discuss things like dog breeds, dog training and such. If anyone could find one catering specifically to beagles then that would be great.

Thanks.

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http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Beagl…

Choosing an Online Dog Training Program

• I recommend Dogster.com
  and here is the dogster beagle forums link http://www.dogster.com/forums/beagle


• LOL - Gee, YA doesn't do that?!
  
  Why don't you start one?


• www.chihuahuapeople.com
  
  I'm a member


• You could you Dogster, their forums are pretty active and deal with a wide range of topics.
  
  http:www.dogster.com
  
  Good Luck


• petfinder.com has a very active message board on it.


• Have you checked out Dogster? They discuss a variety of topics there (health, nutrition, training, breeders/adoption, dog sports, grooming, dog-specific forums, etc.).
  
  Main forum list: http://www.dogster.com/forums/home.php
  Beagle forum: http://www.dogster.com/forums/beagle


• Yahoo and Google both offer email style message boards for a variety of things, including things breed specific.


• the absolute best and I do mean BEST dog forum on the internet is
  www.chazhound.com
  
  we are like a family, we truely are.
  Great place!
  
  btw, we LOVE pictures!


• This is the greatest forum ever! Some specialists and experts here even watched Lassie twice.


• Volhardtraining@yahoogroups.com
  Great source for positive reinforcement training questions etc. I also tried "good dog training" group but it doesn't seem to be too active- there's only a couple of posts a week if that.

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Dog Health Questions: Where is the best place to find free tutorials on dog training?

Well I have a black female German Shepard named Bear, she's pretty disobedient, and because of that, no body wants to spend any time with her. She's about a year and half old.
I really feal sorry for her, I mean she gets attention, but not enough.
So I need some tutorails on how to train a dog, and I'm going to try to make her my friend and spend what ever it takes to make her at least a little loyal. :P

Where can I find tutorials on how to train a dog to be loyal?

Thanks,
Dude

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The best place to learn to train is at a training class. There is no better.

However, you could check your local library. There are likely to be some good fee books and even videos there. (I know there are at my library)

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• petsmart.com


• Dogs will normally be loyal to whoever takes care of them and gives them attention.
  
  As for information on training, you might find what you're looking for at the site below.

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Dog Health Questions: Help with Dog Training?

I have a 3 yr old Jack Russel/Border Collie mix dog. She has not been spayed yet. She is very smart, but lately has become very predatory. She DOES NOT like our 17 month old son, and we recently adopted a new puggle puppy, who is only 6 months old. Meisha, (the jack russell) just bears her teeth and growls at her. She wants nothing to do with anybody but me. My wife and son pretty much are just 2nd class to her, and she will only respond to my commands as well. Does anybody have any tips on how to get her to accept my son and my new dog. Will getting her spayed fix this issue? Please help. I love her to death, she is my "first born" lol and I don't want to get rid of her. Side note, I feel it is worth mentioning that Meisha will eat the crotch out of my wife's underwear and pants EVERY chance she gets. She won't do it to me, just her. She has been trained, and like I said, she is EXTREMELY Intelligent. I have tried all the tricks that Ceaser has on his show, like the neck grab etc. and nothing works. We even have our son give her treats, and she will take them from him, and run and hide. She shakes when she is around him, and has a low growl. What am I doing wrong?

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she might be very protective of someone or dominant. i would recommend finding a profesional trainer because people who try and help you over the internet dont know your dog. personally i believe that spaying and neutering your dog is always better and some say it makes them live longer. also, a male dog can smell an un spayed female from very far away! this can some times cause problemes as dogs have bred through chain link fences before. good luck with you pooches and i hope this helped.

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• You need to consult with a professional behaviorist. A dog who shakes and growls around a toddler is not a fix-it-yourself project. Ask your vet for recommendations.


• Adam...obviously a dog that "shakes" just being around a child is not the most bomb proof dog nerve wise you would want around the house.
  She will never get over it and start loving your wife and son, although, in the right hands, she could be manageable...obviously, you are not the right hands.
  Please consider giving this dog to someone that could handle her, a home without any kids as she will eventually find a way to bite the baby and it is just not worth it. Hope I helped!


• Ah this is tough. Spaying will not help much, this is all training.
  
  Both JRTs and BCs are intense personality dogs. They do tend to bond tightly with 1 person. I would have to ask how she has acted towards the baby since day 1? Is she just recently showing her dislike since he has gotten mobile? Has she always been dog aggressive? Is this new?
  
  Since this involves a child, I would immediately be on the phone finding a trainer. I would not rely on a TV show or internet people to solve it. I would have a consultation and temperment evaluation pronto. Based on that, you will have to decide if you can move forward with her or rehome..


• thats a real problem
  make sure that when meisha is around the kid or the other puppy make her feel like "good things happen to me when im nice to them or with them" you could give her somethin tha she likes when they are around
  did yo guys socialize her with other dogs and ppl when she was a puppy? i dont think this would ve occured if u guys did that
  if a dog shakes tha means shes stressed or somethin
  hope i helped :)

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Dog Health Questions: Is it possible to have a "toy" type dog trained to attack on command for simple entertainment?

I've always wondered like what if you put a min pin, or a Chihuahua, or a tea cup poodle, or some very cute small dog through the same type of attach regimen training that police dogs go through but on a scale built for their size... like training with finger pads instead of full on arm/body pads... I think it would be such an awesome thing to see a true "attack on command disciplined tea cup poodle" or something else small.

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YES THEY CAN!

Watch this!

This is a Jack Russel Terrier who has been trained for Protection Work Shown Competing at THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.

This is my FAVORITE video of all time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTN5kTkdv…

ADD: Firenze, thank you for sharing that marvelous video.

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• No, they do not have the working drive or temperament for such a job. One could try, but my guess is the dog wouldn't take it seriously enough or wouldn't enjoy the training at all. An attack dog with the proper temperament takes his job seriously but at the same time actually ENJOYS the training. A dog that does not possess the right working drive AND temperament generally will not take to the training well enough, e.g. low-ranking Schutzund german shepherds.


• I've never seen a toy breed trained for Schutzhund, but smaller breeds have done so and have excelled. Schutzhund is more of a game than proof of real life protection abilities so I'd consider training for simple entertainment.
  
  I've seen the JRT video that the previous poster linked, but I think this little Border Terrier doing the IPO3 (SchH3) protection routine is much more impressive:
  
  http://www.dogs-tv.de/mediadetails.php?k…


• And that right there is what makes me think you are trolling especially after your last question. You don't' teach this sort of stuff for ENTERTAINMENT.


• I wouldn't take your advice after that last question IF MY LIFE DEPENDED ON IT. That is just wrong. I have an idea? how about your answer to the question, "no!".


• Don't. Find another form of entertainment.

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Dog Health Questions: Help needed with dog training - American Eskimo?

Here's my problem -

Snowball is 10 months old. She's an angel to us. We have 4 kids 12, 10, 5, and 6 months. She has never harmed them. Aside from chewing up everything - (ANOTHER trait I'd like to fix) she is perfect. BUT.. she will BARK VICIOUSLY, BARE TEETH, SNARL, GROWL and even NIP at the ankles of people who come onto our property. When we try to calm her, she just runs away. If she isn't on a leash, she will make a big circle around us and dive in for their ankles again. It's really scary to see. She recently bit one boy who came into our yard after his dog.

Is this typical behavior for Eskies? How can I break her of it? If we can't break her of attacking other people, I will have to surrender her or have her put down. I can't have her attacking people who walk into our yard.

Any help will be appreciated.

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"when we try to calm her" - I can't tell for certain what you are doing here, but if it's along the lines of "that's okay, take it easy", etc. YOU are doing the wrong thing. "If she isn't on a leash". This is very simple. She shouldn't be OFF leash if she's going to do this.

It's impossible to diagnose this without seeing the dog. Can't tell if the problem is people aggression, fear aggression or territorial aggression. All of these are different issues and all are handled in different ways.

The dog needs to be trained that this is unacceptable. Punishing the dog is not training. You and your dog need to go to someone who has resolved these types of issues.

Talk to your vet. Find an obedience club. Either one should be able to give you a reference to someone who can help you with the problem.

In the meantime, this dog should NEVER be allowed into an area where strangers are going to be accessible to her. Always on leash. NO ONE goes into the backyard while this dog is out, other than the family.

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• One word, TRAINING!!
  
  She's already established dominance, at a tender age of 10 months. This needs to be handles asap. I'm not sure just how far her aggression will go, but before you surrender her, please invest in training.
  
  I completely appreciate your need for safety and applaud you for inquiring BEFORE the dog gets out of control. Definitely try training first.
  
  G'luck


• i had the same breed good to my 3kids but with other kids he didn't like them at all one girl came to close and the dog bit the kid so we got rid of the dog. last thing i want is to get charged. hope u have better luck


• American Eskimo's are beautiful little dogs, but they weren't bred to be fuzzy little sweethearts. While you definitely need a trainer, sooner rather than later, a few tips now would be: this girl should NEVER be off leash at this point. There are 2 reasons for this. First, at 10 months, she already bit someone. Second, you need to start getting her under control. You cannot control her while she is off leash at this point. If she is on leash and starts exhibiting this behavior, tell her "no" and give her a correction with the leash. You don't want to yank her off her feet, just give it a little pop. If she persists, repeat the correction. If she still continues with the bad behavior, take her into the house, preferably into a crate for 15-20 minutes (a crate is also the way to stop the chewing at this age. She needs to chew to help her adult teeth form stong attachments to her jaws, but she also needs to learn what she can and can't chew). One thing you don't want to do is try to calm her. To her, that's just you saying "Good girl! Keep it up!", because a calming tone sounds like praise. Snowball really needs a trainer, so find a good one. This advice is just meant to help you keep the problem from getting worse until you do. She needs basic obedience in addition to work on reducing the territorial aggression. Unfortunately, since you unwittingly reinforced it, it will take some work to correct, but you sound like a dedicated owner, and I'm sure you can turn this behavior around!


• No personal experience with the breed- but you need to take her for training. Sounds as if you have a full plate, but some obedience classes will allow the 12 year old to participate as long as there is a parent present. You need to get the aggression under control ASAP. Until you have better control of the dog, she should be leashed or crated, especially when other children are present.


• I have an Eskie she is 1 year old. She is a wonderful pet. Yes, Eskies can tend to be nipppy, with some obedience training and consistency on the part of the handlers (family members) she will be fine. As far as chewing yep my "Misty" loves to chew also! I provide her with durable chew bones and she is happy for hours! No rubber one's though, they did not hold up well and can cause a tummy ache. When she was a puppy whenever she would try to chew shoes ect I would firmly let her know this was a no and gave her the chew toy. She no longer chews furniture or shoes. One more thing that helped us tremendously is the show "The Dog Whisperer" on National Geographic. Cesar Milan is amazing with dogs, no problem behavior is too difficult to rehabilitate with him! very insightful show for all dog owners. Good Luck! Long Live the Eskies they are a special breed!
  
  Check out Cesar's website:http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/


• We have had 3 Eskies, one of whom just passed away 6 months ago. We now have two including a 1 1/2 year old girl.
  
  Eskies come with all sort of quirks and training as soon as possible is your answer. If you do have to get rid of her please visit
  http://www.heartbandits.com/pages/chapte…
  and contact your closest Eskie Rescue.
  
  Please do not surrender her to a dog pound. If you have to surrender her then do it to an Eskie Rescue that will see she gets a new home. If there is no rescue in your state contact the one closest to you. Our little girl started in Ga, and when through TN on her way to IL before we got her and brought her to Ohio.
  
  But training should be your first avenue of help.
  
  They don't call Esies "Heart Bandits" for nothing, give her a chance, please.
  
  Chic K

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Dog Health Questions: Anybody ever use dog training clickers..?

I was thing about getting one to make training with Emmet a bit easier.
http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?f…

Anyway, would you recommend them? Any Cons?

Thank you, and have a lovely evening.

~Owner of a APBT Mix
Certified APBT lover, (FF)
Friends Fur-Ever

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I heartily agree with Kip's Mom.

With basic training I usually just mark the behaviour with a "Yes!" With more complicated tricks, I think it is easier to shape the behaviour in steps using a clicker. That way the dog knows exactly what is expected. I like to teach target training with a clicker too.

You can use many, many different training techniques, you don't have to just stick with one!

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• Clickers and shock collars are about as gar apart as you can get in dog training theory, LOL.
  
  I tried it - I found there were just too many things to worry about with it - and not enough hands to do everything I was trying to do - click, treat, give hand signals, etc. The theory is sound though, and if it works for you, it's great. I use my voice to "mark" the correct behaviour - and my voice is always with me.
  
  Remember, positive training, like using the clicker, is great to *teach* a wanted behavior, but not to *proof* the behaviour.
  
  Add: shock collars also have their place in training - no training tool is inhumane, just the improper use of it. A flat collar can be just as cruel, if not crueler than a shock collar!


• They can be brilliant training tools! The only downside is that you can't miss. It has to be "command, behaviour, click/praise treat" in that order and on cue everytime.
  
  Eventually you can start weaning off treats, and just give praise.
  
  There are millions of resources online about clicker training.
  
  http://www.clickertraining.com/
  
  I love Karen Pryor, she is brilliant!


• clickers are a great way to train pets!
  they do take as much training and patience as other methods, but are wonderful to use. some cons do include that if you og do a dog park and other dogs are trained to a clicker, you will get more than one dog listening to your commands!
  TRUE STORY!!!


• It is a great way to train, but you have to be consistent with it and not miss a click...or back to square one it will make it easier for you
  
  I trained my dogs hand signals and they perform well, never used the clicker but lots in my dog club do and they perform well with it


• do not ever you the shock collar unless you have felt it first to make sure it is not that strong because it could severely hurt the dog.
  yes it is a very good way to do unlike shock collars


• Yup! I love it. Clicker training is a tool used to mark a good behavior. It makes training a whole lot easier! It keeps my dogs focused.
  
  I honestly don't see any cons in it. Other then sore fingers :P


• I love clicker training. It is a very positve approach. Here is a video about how to get started with clicker training which might help
  
  http://www.puppiesanddogsinfo.com/episod…


• Some people will buy anything.
  My wife tried them.
  It was a joke.
  Teach your dog with verbal commands, not cricket sounds.


• yeah sound great


• Mine has a shock collar. Is that what you're talking about? It works great by the way.

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Dog Health Questions: I want to be a marine mammal trainer, would a diploma in dog training help?

I would like to become a marine mammal trainer. I can't seem to find anything online that will help me, except a diploma in dog training. Do you think that getting the dog training diploma will help me down the line to become a marine mammal trainer? I don't know if anyone has experience in the field directly, but if so, any info would be great!

BTW, here is the link to the Dog Obedience Trainer diploma:
http://www.pennfoster.edu/dogtraining/in…

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It is far fetched but there might be some slight benefit./

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Dog Health Questions: Tell me the best video for dog training?

Video is the best way to express the feelings so tell me the best video for pet dogs..

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you can get the best video for dog training on www.youtube.com.. and some other websites are www.watchandtrain.com/
www.gundogsonline.com/dog-training...v… you will get the best video for getting the dog's training..

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• The Dog Whisperer.


• search on google and buy one
  
  Its far better to go to a training school though


• The How of BowWow by sherri Lippman and Virginia Broitman, the youtbe video below is an introductory clip from that video. You can purchase the video at dogwise.com or clickertraining.com
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC367wKGi…

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Dog Health Questions: Michael Ellis school of dog training, thinking of taking some of his courses?

Now from what I understand, he's one of the best. Has anyone on here taken any of his courses? I was looking into the protection theory and practice.

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I've been to 3 or 4 Mike Ellis seminars. He's intelligent, notices little things, funny, and cusses a lot, right up my alley aye?

His protection theory is spot on...I've never heard him say anything anybody who works dogs would disagree with (except the fact he's not all gung-ho with the -push a dog to the limits and if it cracks it was a "bad" dog- theorists).

I'd say take them! I went to more than one of his seminars for a reason! He helped me a ton with targeting and teaching a driving bite.

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• don't know about him, hope he uses positive training and not punishment. Victoria Stillwell (Animal Planet) uses positive training with excellent results. i'd recommend her methods, i've used them and they worked really well with my dogs.

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Dog Health Questions: How do I start my own service dog training business?

I mean Legally what stuff would I have to deal with (licences, certificates etc)
I want to train them and sell/place them myself.
Its ok if u cant answer, its kinda hard to

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There are no national regulations on service dog trainers, so whatever you need will depend on your state's laws and regulations. Your state's attorney general's office would know. If your state has a human rights commission they would know too. Your state's secretary of state is probably the one you'll have to go through for any licenses.

When in doubt about state government, you can always contact your state representative, even by email. They keep a well staffed office to help their constituents (people from their home district whom they serve), and that includes helping them find what they need from the government.

The governor's office has a similar staff. Seriously. They're experts at sending you to the right source of information about anything related to state government.

Links for all of these offices can be found on your state's homepage.

I work with a group who collect and organize various laws related to service dogs and share them with others in a database. The database we use is undergoing a huge overhaul, but the basic resources are still available online, free to anyone (no ads, no registration, nothin'). Some of those resources include information on how to contact state government, for each state in the U.S. so you can go there, click on your state, and get started that way. Findlaw.com has something similar, but is not focused on service dogs. Ours is located at http://www.servicedogcentral.org/content…

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Dog Health Questions: Would training for service dog be tax deductible?

Hello my wife is deaf and partially blind we are forking out almost 5k on service dog training. Does anyone know or can reference anywhere I can find out if this would be tax deductible? Also does anyone know if Hearing aides are tax deductible?

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From the IRS website:

"The cost of items such as false teeth, prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses, laser eye surgery, hearing aids, crutches, wheelchairs, and guide dogs for the blind or deaf are deductible medical expenses."

By extension, the cost of training should also be deductible.

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• The dog I would not be sure as you need to ask a practicing accountant but I would suspect that may be a strong maybe, The hearing aid yes as this is a medical expense, I believe the dog would fall under this category as well, however there is a limitation on this deduction so again speak with a practicing professional. If you are paying that much in taxes it would be worth the consultation cost.


• Yes in both cases, but only if you itemize, and only for the portion of the expense than exceeds 7.5% of your adjusted gross income.

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Dog Health Questions: Do you believe in positive reinforcement or correction when it comes to dog training?

I don't see anything wrong with using corrections when it comes to dog training, and yes, I do believe in positive reinforcement too, but in my opinion, you do need to correct a dog if they bite or growl, etc.

I'm asking this because I haven't had a dog for a couple years, and I am looking into getting an Anatolian Shepherd Dog.

**When I say corrections I don't mean abuse**

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I use a blended method of both.

As no two dogs learn in the way, have the same temperament, or necessarily motivated by the same thing, I use whatever works with the individual dog I am working with to achieve my training goals.

Puppy biting is nailed within days of its arriving home, accidentally catching a finger not the toy is ignored [not a real bite], but if a dog growled because it was resource guarding, possessive ect or redirected its aggression on me, it would be given an immediate hard correction.

My dogs are trained be clear that I OWN everything, nothing belongs to the then & I make all the decisions, including the behaviors I deem to be acceptable.

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• I use positive reinforcement for all my training. The only time I correct an animal is if it is doing something I don't want it to do such as growling, barking, going for food I haven't given it.
  
  The only correction I use is a loud PSST sound, snap my fingers or if it is on a leash a short very quick but gentle tug on the leash. Just enough to get their attention but not enough to actually turn their head . Any corrections on the leash should be gentle and to the side rather than upward.
  
  Sometimes when training, just ignoring the dog and just standing there calmly is enough to get them to try something different to please you. This is a technique I use when doing agility training. I'll just stand by a hurdle or weave poles with a treat in my hand. Sometimes it takes quite a while but they eventually figure out you want something from them and they just start doing things to see if they get a treat. It's so fun to watch.
  
  Dogs really want to please so your kind words and rewards can basically do all the work.
  
  I have been training dogs for many years and I have NEVER had to hit or harm a dog in any way to get the results I want.


• You really have to be able to read the dog and make adjustments quickly. No one form of training is correct for all dogs.
  Correction works for me with most. That is how dogs do it with each other.
  Of course you do reward positive behavior but if you don't correct bad behavior the dogs don't understand. It's sending mixed signals to the dog telling them it's good to do good but bad is tolerable.
  Plus there are some dogs that simply don't care about pleasing the master.


• I use a lot of +R and -P, along with Premack.
  
  I NEVER punish a growl. That's like taking the ticker off the time bomb. It's a dog's way of saying "Hey I'm not comfortable". Sure you can "correct" or punish a growl, but you've done nothing to make the dog more comfortable with what it is. Now what you've told the dog is that it's communication doesn't work so it needs to step it up a notch. Now you get a dog who instead of growling goes straight for a snap or bite. I'd much rather have a dog say I'm not comfortable with a growl, and then work to make the dog comfortable with whatever it was.


• i believe in both. always praise a dog when it does something you want and correct anything you see as a problem (ie. growing, possessive over toys and food) my English Mastiff was possessive of his toys when he was little so i would get it away with my foot (with a shoe on just in case) and stand over it until i was done. i made him sit and wait for it. i would fill his food dish and water bowl while i made him sit and wait and i would make him wait til i was done pretending to eat and then i would let him got. i was always the first one out the door when we went for walks and the first one in the door. if i was hooking him on a leash to go out (when it gets too late i just hook him outside) i make him sit before i even put my had on the door knob to get the leash, i would hook it to his collar and make him wait till i said it was okay to go outside. every time he did something good i rewarded him with praise and a treat (sometimes not always cause i don't want him getting over weight) if he did something wrong i scolded him with a firm NO and corrected it.


• Why does it have to be one or another? Why can't it be both? For me, when introducing a new behavior, I use positive reinforcement. When I know that the dog understands the command (is performing the command reliably in a variety of places), then doesn't do it, that's when I go to a correction.I believe in being fair.


• I would say that it depends on the breed. In my experience, correction works better for large, working and guarding breeds like shepherds. Positive reinforcement works very well for small toy breeds. My shih tzu thrives on positive reinforcement, but my shepherd learned better with corrections.


• i believe in both ... like if i tell a dog to sit, i am going to positively reinforce that by saying good dog or offering a treat (if they are just learning) ... but for biting or growling, for me that is a correction ... i do not need any dog growling in play or otherwise, and biting warrants serious correction from me, as i just don't think there is ever any reason for a pet dog to think it is okay to bite ...


• I personally believe in a good mix of the two. Positive reinforcement for positive behaviors and corrections for negative behaviors. A sharp loud noise like slapping a newspaper against your own thigh or shaking a can with coins can be a good form of correction. Our german shepherd had doorway centered aggression toward our other dog, and shouts or claps worked wonders.


• My dogs do not bite, other than puppy play. Nor do they growl at anything not worth growling at.
  
  The most important thing you can teach a puppy is bite inhibition, and you can do that with positive reinforcement alone.

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